NY State's TRAID-IN program connects individuals or
organizations that are searching for an affordable means to
acquire needed medical devices. It enables them to find those who
have medical devices that they wish to sell or donate. The
participants advertise, at no cost, through a database, that
contains both "wanted" and "available"
listings.

These devices are defined as any item, product or piece of
equipment that can be used by persons with disabilities to
maintain or improve their abilities. It can be something as
simple as a modified doorknob or as complex as an ambulance. Some
of the items available through the service are lifts,
wheelchairs, crutches, braces or augmentative communication
devices, etc.

Any individual or organization within New York State may
participate in the program. Here's how the program works. Call
the NYS Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities at (800-522-4369)
and ask for the TRAID-IN service to list, at no cost, devices
being sought or devices that are available. Your name will be
listed in the database with information on the equipment that you
are donating / selling, or help you find equipment that you need.
Once a match has been made, participants must negotiate their own
deal and make arrangements for closing the transaction. The
Program does not guarantee or assume liability for the condition,
durability or maintenance of the equipment. Nevertheless the
Program does afford you the ability to conveniently look for used
equipment or to sell devices that you no longer can use. To find
the site on the web go to http://www.state.ny.us/disabledadvocate/technlog.htm